Frozen Fruit Salad with Cream Cheese
Frozen Fruit Salad with Cream Cheese is a creamy, sweet, and refreshing dessert featuring softened cream cheese blended with maraschino cherries, crushed pineapple, strawberries, pecans, shredded coconut, and fluffy Cool Whip. Frozen until firm, this chilled salad is perfect for warm days and festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Dessert, Salad
- Method: Mixing, Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup sugar
1 (10-ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
¾ cup chopped strawberries
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 (8-ounce) carton Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
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Beat softened cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
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Stir in chopped cherries, crushed pineapple, strawberries, pecans, and coconut until combined.
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Gently fold in thawed Cool Whip until well mixed.
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Transfer mixture to a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze at least 4 hours until firm.
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Scoop into bowls and serve chilled. Let sit a few minutes at room temperature for easier scooping.
Notes
Substitute fresh or frozen berries for strawberries.
Use walnuts or almonds instead of pecans.
Add orange juice or zest for citrus brightness.
Use unsweetened coconut for less sweetness.
Swap Cool Whip for homemade whipped cream for fresher taste.
